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chieftain

[cheef-tuhn, -tin] / ˈtʃif tən, -tɪn /


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My husband had bought this old Pontiac Chieftain, as a surprise for me.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

The chair’s name, the Chieftain, feels apt here, as Opie appears calm, regal and in control.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2024

Patton denied any wrongdoing in an interview with The Pueblo Chieftain in November.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2022

Speaking to The Pueblo Chieftain, Allen suggests that some reactions to his win — and to AI-generated artwork more generally — may be motivated in part by fear.

From The Verge • Sep. 1, 2022

Whispered words of praise for Tomo, "Mighty Tomo, Crafty Chieftain, Always speaking words of wisdom."

From Legend of Barkhamsted Light House A Tale from the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut by Mills, Lewis Sprague




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